Jackson Has Arrived

Sorry I haven't posted in a while but there was nothing new to update. Jackson has officially arrived on scene since my last post. On Monday March 14th I was admitted to the hospital to begin the induction process at 39 weeks and 1 day into my pregnancy. On an ultrasound there were some indications that Jackson may have been slightly growth restricted so my midwife and the obs in the office decided induction was the best option. I was on pitocen by 8 am at 6 cm dilated. By 4pm I had my water broken. After that point I mostly lost track of time. While I was pushing I ended up having to give in and received an epidural. I was able to rest for a little while before finally feeling the need to push again at 1:30 am on Tuesday. Jackson made his entrance into the world at 2:08 am on Tuesday March 15, 2016. He weighed in at 6 lbs and 15 oz and was 21 inches long. Austin was so amazing through my entire labor experience, helping me to the bathroom with all my ivs on top of just being supportive and loving through every part of the experience.
The presence of club feet were confirmed with his birth. His pediatrician showed us how to massage and manipulate his feet to keep them from getting too stiff. We played phone tag with Childrens Hospital for a week but we finally got his appointment set for Thursday the 31st to start his casting.
Jackson had to stay in the hospital until Friday (1 extra day) because he was pretty severely jaundice and had to receive phototherapy under what is known as billilights. It was hard to see him under the lights because he fussed a lot and we couldn't pick him up unless he was nursing. To combat his jaundice we began supplementing his nursing with formula but he has gained a little weight. He left the hospital weighing 6 lbs and 5 oz and at the doctors on Friday he weighed 7 lbs and 1 oz.
Now that he is here we will keep the updates coming so everyone can know everything that is going on in his life.


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